This Sunday is Defence Sunday, a day which is important for us as we pray for the members of our defence force and for their chaplains.
The group, ‘Defence Anglicans’ remind us of the importance of Defence Sunday:
Whilst Remembrance Day recalls the tragedy of World War 1 and the hope for peace which came with the Armistice on 11 November 1918, the experiences of the 20ths and now the 21st Century reveal that this hope remains unfulfilled.
Tragically, Australian service personnel continue to die in combat in the Middle East and the numbers of physical, psychological and spiritual causalities continue to increase.
Our church has a responsibility to provide ongoing pastoral and spiritual care to serving military personnel.
The greatest support that the church can provide to its chaplains engaged in this mission is prayer and understanding.
Please remember to pray for the safety of those who serve in the defence force and for their chaplains.
Jodie